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Y ou really don’t have to Y Y be an expert to prune Y Yfruit trees. All it takes Y Y is a little common sense and a few helpful hints. As a rule of thumb, I place fruit trees in three different pruning catego- ries: the open centre, the central leader and the espalier form. Apples, pears and plums should have their centres opened up to allow more sun and air to penetrate. This technique is called open- vase pruning, and it allows fruit to develop on the inside of the tree, on the tips and on the outward growing branches. For this type of pruning, simply choose to retain three to fi ve dominate branches radiating out from the main stem. These branches should be five or six feet off the ground, allowing you to comfortably walk or work under the tree without hitting your head. Once you have determined which branches you are going to keep, cut out any other branches left in the centre, as well as any inward growing ones. Next, cut out all the upward growing branches, leaving the tree looking like a ‘Y.’ The remaining branches should be pruned back each year at two foot intervals, keeping this ‘Y’ formation intact. A heavy pruning each year, unfortunately , results in a mass of water sprouts shoot- ing out in all directions. To minimize this problem, once you have developed the tree’s ‘open-vase’ shape, you should switch to a training program rather than a pruning program. Training simply means weighing down the branches with soil-filled plastic bags to encourage growth in a horizontal pattern. This technique will minimize the need for massi ve pruning and greatly reduce the number of water sprouts you have to deal with each year. You will also find that these horizontal branches will be your best fruit-bearing stems. You will still have to cut them back at 18 to 24 inch intervals to keep the tree’s size in check, but this type of prun- ing will result in a tree that is far more pro- ductive and much easier to maintain. Sweet cherries present a slightly different problem. They are perhaps the most vigor- ous of all fruit trees and resist any attempt to be pruned in an open-vase shape. Sweet cherries tend to have a very strong central leader pruning simply means cutting back the main stem each year to control the rate of growth and at the same time, cutting back the outward growing branches even further, leaving an overall pyramidal form. If there are two or three strong central stems, it may be a good idea to eliminate all but one to avoid competition and to thin out the tree. The outward growing branches should be pruned back at a 45 degree angle. Next sea- son the central leader may develop two or three new branches. The one that grows into the strongest and most upright main stem should be treated as your central leader, and the other remaining stems can be removed or left, depending upon their growth habit. If they can be trained in an outward direc- tion, simply cut them back next year on a 45 degree angle along with the other branches. Try, however, not to let the centre of the tree become cluttered. If you maintain the out- side branches at a 45 degree angle each year, the result will be a tree which is fairly open and easy to maintain, and one which will stay within reach of your ladder. Probably one of the best root stocks for cherry trees in a smaller home garden is the new dwarf, self-fertile varieties of Giesla root stock from Europe. Espalier pruning is primarily done on trees such as peaches, nectarines and apri- cots. To minimizes disease problems such as peach leaf curl, these trees should be grown against the south or west side of a building. Very compact apple and pear varieties are usually grown in the same manner, ex- cept out in the open against a fence or other support device. All that is necessary here is the removal of frontward and backward growing branches which don’t conform to an espalier formation. The most common prob- lem is leaving too many branches on the tree, which causes over-production and simply clutters up the tree. Choose three to five sets of the strongest sideward-growing branches and remove the rest. If these branches have a tendency to grow upward, use a long bamboo pole as a T-bar to hold the branches in place. You will have to be quite ruthless in your pruning to maintain this very strict form. Most branches radiating off this framework will have to be removed, leaving many spurs and fruit buds along each stem. You will probably run into a hundred questions once you start pruning. Many good, easy-to-understand books are avail- able. Good pruning books will have excellent diagrams showing how your tree should look after each progressive season, and as you know, pictures are worth a thousand words. REVIEW H o m e S how RE EV VIEW V V Pruning f ruit trees is f un and easy f or al l IN THE GARDEN Brian Minter www.tricitynews.com Tri-City News Friday, January 27, 2012, A35 Visit us online at www.thepointehomes.ca 10 10 Stainless appliances Screens Granite in the kitchen Maple cabinets Vaulted ceilings Wrap around verandah Full size homes with open and efficient floor plans Overlook Greenbelt EnerGuide rated homes Exterior upgrade of Hardie and choice of stone Upgrades Included... GRAND GRAND OPENING OPENING Phase II 29 29 Single Family Homes starting from Single Family Homes starting from $ $ 514,900 Haney By- Pass Kanaka Way 112A Ave Gilker Hill 236A St (236 St) Creekside Street Lougheed Hwy ★ 2A A St Street ★ ★ ★ THURSDAY - MONDAY 11933 224th St Maple Ridge BROOKSIDE REALTY $ 514,900 from $ 509,900 3 bedroom with full daylight unfinished basement. 2660 sq ft $ 562,900 from $ 549,900 4 bedroom with unfinished basement. 3300 sq ft The Roberts The Rena Prices Include HST! Visit our fully furnished SHOW HOME OPEN 12-4 PM 11227 236A St. Maple Ridge Call Vicky 604-999-2452 • Extensively renovated beauty in Heritage Mountain • Solid wood cabinets in completely upgraded kitchen & baths • All new high end s/s appliances, granite counters • Over $165,000 in upgrades in the last 5 years • Too many extra features to mention 12 Ravine Drive, Port Moody $ 824,900 • Fully renovated home on a quiet street across from a park • All new carpeting, paint & 2” blinds • Rich laminate flooring in foyer & main living areas • Wood burning fireplace in living room • New kitchen with maple cabinets, black appliances 3245 Savary Avenue, Coquiltam $ 505,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4 PM • Lovely family home with over $135,000 in upgrades • NEW roof, skylights, gutters, hardwood floors, carpet & tiles • Custom built in cabinets in recreation room & den • Kitchen with NEW granite & stainless steel appliances • Located on low traffic cul-de-sac 2565 Verbena Place, Coquitlam $ 789,888 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4 PM • Popular Westwood Plateau • Located next to ravine and greenbelt • Centre island in kitchen with stainless steel appliances • 4 bedrooms up, master with 5 piece ensuite • Downstairs with separate entry, easily suiteable 1559 Tanglewood Lane Coquitlam $749,800 512 Mentmore Street Coquitlam $ 849,800 OPEN HOUSE SAT. 2-4 PM • Updated Burquitlam home with designer paint colours • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 wood burning fireplaces • New hi-efficiency furnace, gutters, 3 yr old roof • Almost all new flooring, new mouldings & baseboards • Rec room, media & games room down with access to outdoor pool • Spectacular well cared for home essentially 6 years young • Newer roof, windows, siding, lighting, flooring, bathrooms & maple kitchen • Large living room with wood burning fireplace • Large rec room with area for office • Private backyard with room for RV or boat 3240 Chrome Crescent, Coquitlam $ 549,000 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4 PM Lex Mazur 604-942-0606 Sabre Realty WEBSITE: www.lexmazur.com | EMAIL: [email protected] Top floor, mountain view condominium located close to all shopping in Maple Ridge. 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You really don’t have toYYbe an expert to pruneYYfruit trees. All it takesYYis a little common sense anda few helpful hints. As a ruleof thumb, I place fruit trees inthree different pruning catego-ries: the open centre, the central leader andthe espalier form.
Apples, pears and plums should have theircentres opened up to allow more sun and airto penetrate. This technique is called open-vase pruning, and it allows fruit to developon the inside of the tree, on the tips and onthe outward growing branches. For this typeof pruning, simply choose to retain three tofive dominate branches radiating out fromthe main stem. These branches should befive or six feet off the ground, allowing youto comfortably walk or work under the treewithout hitting your head. Once you havedetermined which branches you are goingto keep, cut out any other branches left inthe centre, as well as any inward growingones. Next, cut out all the upward growingbranches, leaving the tree looking like a ‘Y.’ The remaining branches should be prunedback each year at two foot intervals, keepingthis ‘Y’ formation intact.
A heavy pruning each year, unfortunately,results in a mass of water sprouts shoot-ing out in all directions. To minimize thisproblem, once you have developed the tree’s‘open-vase’ shape, you should switch to atraining program rather than a pruningprogram. Training simply means weighingdown the branches with soil-filled plasticbags to encourage growth in a horizontalpattern. This technique will minimize theneed for massive pruning and greatly reducethe number of water sprouts you have todeal with each year. You will also find thatthese horizontal branches will be your bestfruit-bearing stems. You will still have to cutthem back at 18 to 24 inch intervals to keepthe tree’s size in check, but this type of prun-ing will result in a tree that is far more pro-ductive and much easier to maintain.
Sweet cherries present a slightly differentproblem. They are perhaps the most vigor-ous of all fruit trees and resist any attemptto be pruned in an open-vase shape. Sweetcherries tend to have a very strong centralleader pruning simply means cutting backthe main stem each year to control the rate
of growth and at the same time, cutting backthe outward growing branches even further,leaving an overall pyramidal form. If thereare two or three strong central stems, it maybe a good idea to eliminate all but one toavoid competition and to thin out the tree.The outward growing branches should bepruned back at a 45 degree angle. Next sea-son the central leader may develop two orthree new branches. The one that grows intothe strongest and most upright main stemshould be treated as your central leader, andthe other remaining stems can be removedor left, depending upon their growth habit. If they can be trained in an outward direc-tion, simply cut them back next year on a 45degree angle along with the other branches. Try, however, not to let the centre of the treebecome cluttered. If you maintain the out-side branches at a 45 degree angle each year,the result will be a tree which is fairly openand easy to maintain, and one which willstay within reach of your ladder. Probablyone of the best root stocks for cherry treesin a smaller home garden is the new dwarf,self-fertile varieties of Giesla root stock fromEurope.
Espalier pruning is primarily done ontrees such as peaches, nectarines and apri-cots. To minimizes disease problems such aspeach leaf curl, these trees should be grownagainst the south or west side of a building.
Very compact apple and pear varietiesare usually grown in the same manner, ex-cept out in the open against a fence or othersupport device. All that is necessary hereis the removal of frontward and backwardgrowing branches which don’t conform to anespalier formation. The most common prob-lem is leaving too many branches on the tree,which causes over-production and simplyclutters up the tree. Choose three to five setsof the strongest sideward-growing branchesand remove the rest. If these branches have atendency to grow upward, use a long bamboopole as a T-bar to hold the branches in place.You will have to be quite ruthless in yourpruning to maintain this very strict form.Most branches radiating off this frameworkwill have to be removed, leaving many spursand fruit buds along each stem.
You will probably run into a hundredquestions once you start pruning. Manygood, easy-to-understand books are avail-able. Good pruning books will have excellentdiagrams showing how your tree should lookafter each progressive season, and as youknow, pictures are worth a thousand words.
REVIEWHome ShowREEVVIEWVVPruning fruit trees is fun and easy for allIN THE GARDEN Brian Minter
www.tricitynews.com Tri-City News Friday, January 27, 2012, A35
Visit us online at www.thepointehomes.ca
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Stainless appliancesScreensGranite in the kitchen
Maple cabinetsVaulted ceilingsWrap around verandah
Full size homes with open and effi cient fl oor plansOverlook Greenbelt
EnerGuide rated homesExterior upgrade of Hardieand choice of stone
Upgrades Included...
GRAND GRAND OPENINGOPENING
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11933 224th St Maple RidgeBROOKSIDE REALTY
$514,900from
$509,9003 bedroom with full daylight unfi nished basement. 2660 sq ft
$562,900from
$549,9004 bedroom with unfi nishedbasement. 3300 sq ft
The Roberts The RenaPrices IncludeHST!
Visit our fully furnished SHOW HOME
OPEN 12-4 PM 11227 236A St. Maple RidgeCall Vicky 604-999-2452
• Extensively renovated beauty in Heritage Mountain• Solid wood cabinets in completely upgraded kitchen &
baths• All new high end s/s appliances, granite counters• Over $165,000 in upgrades in the last 5 years• Too many extra features to mention
12 Ravine Drive, Port
Moody $824,900
• Fully renovated home on a quiet street across from a park• All new carpeting, paint & 2” blinds• Rich laminate fl ooring in foyer & main living areas• Wood burning fi replace in living room• New kitchen with maple cabinets, black appliances
3245 Savary Avenue,
Coquiltam $505,000OPEN
HOUSESUN. 2-4 PM
• Lovely family home with over $135,000 in upgrades• NEW roof, skylights, gutters, hardwood fl oors, carpet &
tiles• Custom built in cabinets in recreation room & den• Kitchen with NEW granite & stainless steel appliances• Located on low traffi c cul-de-sac
2565 Verbena Place,
Coquitlam$789,888OPEN
HOUSESUN. 2-4 PM
• Popular Westwood Plateau • Located next to ravine and greenbelt• Centre island in kitchen with stainless steel appliances• 4 bedrooms up, master with 5 piece ensuite• Downstairs with separate entry, easily suiteable
1559 Tanglewood
Lane Coquitlam
$749,800
512 Mentmore
Street Coquitlam$849,800OPEN
HOUSESAT. 2-4 PM
• Updated Burquitlam home with designer paint colours• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 wood burning fi replaces• New hi-effi ciency furnace, gutters, 3 yr old roof• Almost all new fl ooring, new mouldings & baseboards• Rec room, media & games room down with access to
outdoor pool
• Spectacular well cared for home essentially 6 years young• Newer roof, windows, siding, lighting, fl ooring, bathrooms
& maple kitchen• Large living room with wood burning fi replace• Large rec room with area for offi ce• Private backyard with room for RV or boat
3240 Chrome Crescent,
Coquitlam$549,000OPEN
HOUSESUN. 2-4 PM
Lex Mazur604-942-0606
Sabre Realty
WEBSITE: www.lexmazur.com | EMAIL: [email protected]
Top fl oor, mountain view condominium located close to all shopping in Maple Ridge. New fl ooring, painting, light fi xtures. Open, spacious fl oor plan. Very quiet. A big covered balcony for full enjoyment. Gated, secured garage. Pets allowed with some restrictions. New roof & many updates in the complex. Really good value!
Immaculate one bedroom condo located on quiet and bright, southeast side of building. In suite laundry, storage locker and secure parking stall. Covered balcony accessible from the spacious living room. Cozy fi replace (gas included in maintenance fee).Building is located in a cul-de-sac, close to transportation, schools and shopping.
MAPLE RIDGE COQUITLAM$122,800$183,900
OPEN HSE Sat. 2-4pm
Why Rent?Payments from $815 per mnth
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by Kerry Vital
Listraor is continuing its reputation for excellence with its newest development, Westridge Living in Burnaby. While the Listraor name is drawing people in, buyers are staying for the beautiful homes on off er.
“You’d be really hard-pressed to fi nd these standard features,” says sales manager Ryan Lalonde. “Listraor is off ering a level of detail that’s not traditionally off ered.”
Westridge is chock-full of amazing features, from deep soaker tubs in the master ensuite to gourmet kitchens built in an open plan design that include stone-slab countertops, stainless-steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Th e main living areas are perfect for entertaining, with hardwood fl ooring and even a space for your fl at-screen television. In a masterstroke of convenience, a washer and dryer are included in every home.
Ranging from 1,031 to 1,107 square feet, the homes are available in three diff erent fl oorplans. Th e A plan is a two-bedroom single-level home with a garden-level walkout terrace, perfect for a morning cup of coff ee or entertaining groups of all sizes.
Above the A units are the B units, which are two-bedroom townhomes that feature stunning rooft op views of the Burrard Inlet and North Shore mountains. Each home also includes two private decks and a breakfast nook.
Th e largest homes are the C units, which have three bedrooms and large outdoor terraces. One special feature of these homes is the master bedroom and ensuite, which is located in its own
loft on the third level. If you’re looking for a bit of extra privacy, the C units are defi nitely for you.
However, it’s not just the gorgeous homes that are bringing people in. Th e location itself has been a major draw, Lalonde says.
“Listraor has done a beautiful job of choosing the neighbourhood,” he says. “You get an unobstructed view of the mountains.”
Many of the current buyers are people who have lived in the area before and are looking for something a bit diff erent. Westridge has this in
spades, and Lalonde says that people looking for a quality home at an amazing price will not be disappointed.
“Th ere are fabulous green spaces front and back, and you get the security and convenience of the location,” he says.
Westridge is close to nearly every amenity you could ever need, including several golf courses, Simon Fraser University, plenty of shops and restaurants and even a local beach.
Potential buyers are able to check out Westridge Living from the comfort of their home or offi ce with the Online
Open House, which allows you to speak with a sales representative in real time while watching a video of your chosen fl oorplan. Th is also allows homebuyers to show their home to friends and family who may be unable to visit the presentation centre.
“We can cue up clips specifi c to (a buyer’s) request,” Lalonde says. “It gives you a bit more comprehensive look.”
If you’re more of a tactile person, Listraor also has a presentation centre.
Homes start at $489,900. For more information, visit westridgeliving.ca or call 778-995-9198.
Submitted photosSteveston Real Estate’s Alexandra Gate is opening soon in central Richmond, and features beautiful nine-foot ceilings, top, spacious kitchens, above, and living areas complemented by laminate fl ooring and plenty of natural light, left.
Stunning views and beautiful homes at Westridge Living
‘You’d be really hard-pressed to fi nd these standard features’
Lower Mainland consumers more design-savvy
Housing market looks forward to 2012Th e new year brings with it new
expectations and new trends. Th is is true in the housing market as well, and Cristy Edmonds, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Fift h Avenue Marketing, has a few ideas in mind for 2012.
“It will be a good, steady year,” she says. “It’s been a busy January already.”
With mortgage rates at a historical low, there is still a steady supply of people moving into Greater Vancouver.
“We have the benefi t of the international market,” Edmonds says. Buyers from all over the world are eager to purchase a home in the Lower Mainland, but one big change that Edmonds expects to see is more end users purchasing property, instead of the speculative buyers that have historically owned homes.
She also expects to see some amazing developments going on sale this year.
“You’ll see smarter, more experienced developers bringing projects to market,” she says, adding that because buyers are more design-savvy than before, they won’t accept inferior design. “Th is is a very sophisticated real estate market. A lot of developers have done a really good job and raised the bar.”
Compared to other markets in Canada, Vancouver buyers are looking for something much more high end.
“In Calgary you still get lower-end products like (linoleum) fl ooring, while Vancouver is more sophisticated, with granite and hardwood,” Edmonds says. “Design shows (on television) have contributed to this. Th ey want the best of the best.”
“ Listraor has done a beautiful
job of choosing the neighbourhood,” says sales manager Ryan Lalonde.
www.tricitynews.comA36 Friday, January 27, 2012, Tri-City News
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#0741
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Acreage + Shop - AgassizHeated 54x30 workshop!! Level fenced land for hobby farm!! 3 level split. Ap-prox 1/4 acre paved, great for truckers, machinist, hobbyist or home based bus. Great views. Priced to sell! $499,500
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To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
Promontory-Custom-ChwkCustomized 2 storey, 4300+ sqft home backs onto greenery & walk trails. 6 bdrms + den, 4 baths. Bsmt has sep. entry & could adapt for in-laws. Central air, fabulous Hot Tub! $618,500
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To view call Mindy 604.826.1000
Commercial - 70 Mile1.73 acres commercial property in 70 mile house. Motel, restaurant, RV camp-ing. $495,000
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100’s of Listings, Addresses, Prices and Full Photo Gallery, go to Mindy’s website @
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Building /Development
Lot inBear Creek!!
6400 sqft lot backing onto greenspace,
walking trails. Quiet street of newer homes!
Close to schools. $159,500
15 NewBuilding Lots
15 lots in new sub-division
on Sylvia Street. $189,900 ea.
17 BuildingLots on Sylvia
17 new lots on Sylvia St., Cedar Valley,
Mission. $189,900 ea.
Magnifi centView Lots!
5 lots from almost 6000 sqft to 7860 sqft.
Plus size lots. New sub-division of lots on
Knight St.$249,900 each
By MissionSports Park
Beautiful lot in high end neighbourhood of very expensive high end
homes. $349,900
70’ x 120’ LotCherry St - Mission
Can be built on or held for potential investment!
$189,900
Call Mindy for details!
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